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These comedy films were all released in 2021. Each selection has received at least 700 audience votes on TMDB.

Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: comedy movies released in 2021 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 14, 2026.

1. Cruella (2021)

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In 1970s London, a grifter named Estella teams up with two thieves to establish herself within the fashion industry.

TMDB score8.0/10 (10446 votes)
Runtime134 minutes
GenresComedy, Crime
DirectorCraig Gillespie
StarringEmma Stone, Emma Thompson, Joel Fry
LinksIMDb · TMDB

2. Wish Dragon (2021)

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A teenager named Din encounters a magical dragon while attempting to reconnect with his childhood best friend.

TMDB score7.8/10 (1584 votes)
Runtime99 minutes
GenresAnimation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
DirectorChris Appelhans
StarringJimmy Wong, John Cho, Constance Wu
LinksIMDb · TMDB

3. Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)

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An 11-year-old boy struggles when he discovers that his new, digitally connected robot friend malfunctions frequently.

TMDB score7.8/10 (2110 votes)
Runtime107 minutes
GenresAnimation, Science Fiction, Family, Comedy
DirectorSarah Smith, Jean-Philippe Vine
StarringJack Dylan Grazer, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms
LinksIMDb · TMDB

4. Sing 2 (2021)

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Buster Moon and his performers attempt to debut a new production at the Crystal Tower Theater in Redshore City.

TMDB score7.8/10 (4966 votes)
Runtime110 minutes
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Family, Music
DirectorGarth Jennings
StarringMatthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson
LinksIMDb · TMDB

5. The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021)

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A family road trip is interrupted when a dysfunctional household must navigate a sudden robot apocalypse.

TMDB score7.8/10 (3578 votes)
Runtime110 minutes
GenresAnimation, Adventure, Comedy
DirectorMike Rianda
StarringAbbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph
LinksIMDb · TMDB

6. Friends: The Reunion (2021)

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The cast of the series Friends gathers to celebrate the show with special guests and shared memories.

TMDB score7.8/10 (1406 votes)
Runtime104 minutes
GenresDocumentary, Comedy
DirectorBen Winston
StarringJennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow
LinksIMDb · TMDB

7. Luca (2021)

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Two sea monsters disguised as humans enjoy a summer on the Italian Riviera while keeping their identities secret.

TMDB score7.8/10 (9231 votes)
Runtime95 minutes
GenresAnimation, Family, Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
DirectorEnrico Casarosa
StarringJacob Tremblay, Jack Dylan Grazer, Emma Berman
LinksIMDb · TMDB

8. Back to the Outback (2021)

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A group of venomous Australian animals escapes from a zoo to return to their natural home in the Outback.

TMDB score7.6/10 (811 votes)
Runtime92 minutes
GenresFamily, Animation, Adventure, Comedy
DirectorClare Knight, Harry Cripps
StarringIsla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana
LinksIMDb · TMDB

9. Encanto (2021)

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The Madrigals live in a magical house located in a hidden, vibrant town in the mountains of Colombia.

TMDB score7.6/10 (10490 votes)
Runtime102 minutes
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
DirectorByron Howard, Jared Bush
StarringStephanie Beatriz, MarĆ­a Cecilia Botero, John Leguizamo
LinksIMDb · TMDB

10. To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)

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Lara Jean navigates her senior year of high school while considering her future college plans.

TMDB score7.5/10 (2107 votes)
Runtime114 minutes
GenresRomance, Comedy, Drama
DirectorMichael Fimognari
StarringLana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish
LinksIMDb · TMDB

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Frequently Asked Questions

How were these movies ranked?

They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: comedy movies released in 2021 with at least 700 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.

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No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.

Data checked on November 14, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.

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